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Saffron vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saffron and Maple syrup

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Folate, however, Maple syrup is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1109% more than Maple syrup.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Syrups, maple.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +713.2%
Contains more IronIron +9990.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1722.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +876.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
~equal in Calcium ~102mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1702.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28475%
Contains more FatsFats +9650%
Contains more OtherOther +1059.6%
Contains more WaterWater +172.2%
~equal in Carbs ~67.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12058.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Maple syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 310kcal 260kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.04g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.06g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 65.37g 67.04g Maple syrup
Magnesium 264mg 21mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 102mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 212mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.11mg Saffron
Sugar 60.46g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.018mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 252mg 2mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 2.908mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.066mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.081mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.002mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 0µg Saffron
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.011g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.017g Saffron
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Maple syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Saffron
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.